28 m. ago Outbursts over encampment forces evacuation of council chambers

A heated discussion about the future of a homeless encampment near downtown London caused politicians to evacuate chambers and a woman to be barred from city hall.

Events

41 m. ago BHP Prepares to Start Succession Process for Mining’s Top Job

BHP Group is preparing to begin looking for a new chief executive officer in the coming months, with key lieutenants already jostling for position to succeed boss Mike Henry at the top of the world’s biggest miner.

Culture

79 m. ago Photo radar cuts has Edmonton council exploring new traffic enforcement options

Three weeks after new Alberta government limits on photo radar took effect, Edmonton council is asking the city to look into alternative ways to conduct traffic safety enforcement.

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2 h. ago Howard Levitt: Dispelling common myths about summer vacation time

Much of what employees assume are summer 'rights' are, legally speaking, privileges — and entirely at the employer’s discretion

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2 h. ago Downtown Calgary revitalization report optimistic as safety concerns persist

Despite the city's claim that progress is being made in revitalizing Calgary's downtown core, one business owner tells Global News that she hasn't seen much improvement.

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2 h. ago Game 1 curse a bit more troubling for the Edmonton Oilers this time

Game 1 is for suckers. It’s a rather bizarre way to approach a series, but that seems to have always been the Edmonton Oilers’ subconscious philosophy. They’re never good in the first game of a series. The trend has been eating away at them for years. Last spring, they were a respectable 2-2 in Game […]

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2 h. ago LILLEY: Poilievre vows to make Canada richest nation on Earth

Party leader says voters can have services they want, health solutions they need under a Conservative government

Culture

2 h. ago 'Moving the needle on safety': City marks progress on downtown revitalization with State of Downtown report

'Today isn't just about celebrating the impressive progress we've made as a community. It's about recognizing that downtown revitalization is a marathon, not a sprint,' said Thom Mahler, director of Calgary’s downtown strategy

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3 h. ago Musk says he’ll dedicate more time to Tesla starting in May as company sees big drop in Q1 profit

NEW YORK — Elon Musk says he’ll dedicate more time to Tesla starting in May after the company reported a big drop in first-quarter profit. The company has faced angry protests over Musk’s leadership of a federal government jobs-cutting group that has divided the country.  Tesla, based in Austin, Texas, said Tuesday that quarterly profits […]

Economics

3 h. ago This B.C. city has beautiful sandy beaches and some of the warmest ocean water in Canada

Vancouver Island resort a gateway to sandy shores, stunning scenery and fun things to do

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3 h. ago Agatha Christie’s novel Towards Zero revived as racy miniseries

BritBox streams story that stands the test of time

Culture

3 h. ago Colwood, B.C. ‘very close’ to hiring 2 more doctors for city

A Vancouver Island city that's hiring doctors as municipal employees is "very close" to hiring two more, and its mayor believes it will eventually top its goal of hiring eight.

Science

3 h. ago Pundits offer mixed reviews on ‘ambitious’ Conservative platform

'Going to take some time to undo the damage the Trudeau government has done,' Shift Media's Stephen Taylor says

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4 h. ago The pope was a friend, and they talked sports: TRC commissioner remembers Francis

Wilton Littlechild remembers closing his eyes before Pope Francis lead his first mass at the Vatican more than a decade ago. He wanted to clearly hear every word. As the pope’s voice grew louder, Littlechild, a residential school survivor and former commissioner for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, says he became still and […]

Sport

4 h. ago Hegseth pulled airstrike info from secure military channel for Signal posts

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is defending himself against a second assertion that he shared classified material through an unapproved and unsecured network —  this time taking airstrike information from a military communications channel and sharing it in a chat with his wife, his brother and others. Hegseth pulled the information he posted in […]

Events

5 h. ago In Calgary courts: City man sentenced to 30 months for role in kidnapping, beating of woman connected to drug rip

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from April 22-25, 2025

Society

5 h. ago New cruise departing from Ontario port will visit two breathtaking castles

All aboard! City Cruises Gananoque has launched a brand-new cruise experience, and this one offers views of the beautiful Boldt Castle and Singer Castle.The Ontario cruise line is the oldest in Canada, kicking off its 2025 season with a list of cruises "through the archipelago where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River, including the newly introduced Two Castle 1000 Islands Cruise departing from Ivy Lea."The City Cruises Gananoque port at Ivy Lea can be found off the 1000 Islands Parkway in the village of Ivy Lea, just under three hours by car from Toronto and 30 minutes by car from Kingston.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by City Cruises Canada (@citycruisescanada)"Taking a cruise through the 1000 Islands is a must-do experience," says Mory DiMaurizio, Chief Operating Officer of City Cruises Canada. ""By adding the Two Castle cruise to our offerings,...

Culture

6 h. ago For Calgary Flames, young players taking next step is key to 2025

At what point does a young guy stop being a young guy on an NHL team? It doesn’t necessarily have to do with age, right? A player gains experience, establishes themself as a pro and the expectations start to rise while responsibilities increase. For a Calgary Flames team that is trying to bring in a […]

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6 h. ago Robots race humans for 1st time in world debut of humanoid half

While the 12,000 human participants followed conventional rules and needed to stop at water stations, the 21 machine 'runners' needed battery swap pit stops.

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6 h. ago Cherry blossoms in Toronto could start their 2025 bloom this week

Cherry blossoms across Toronto could begin their 2025 bloom within the coming week as warmer temperatures and sunny days finally appear here to stay.After a clunky start to spring, with snowstorms surprising Toronto residents well into March and cold snaps stalling the growth of plant life in the city, the warmer weather appears to truly be here to stay. Finally.For many in the city, that means populating your social calendar with open-air concerts and patio cocktail plans, but it also marks the return of one of Toronto's most spectacular natural sights: the annual cherry blossom bloom at High Park.While it can be tricky to time your trips out just right so that you catch the blossoms in peak form, Toronto's resident cherry blossom expert, Sakura Steve, has his finger on the pulse, keeping sakura enthusiasts informed with comprehensive updates on their development.According to his latest observations, the bloom may just be upon us sooner rather than later.After chi...

Culture